From pooping in fountains to obscenely gesturing pandas to yelling naked on strangers' porches, the Orange County Sheriff's dispatch log didn't fail to disappoint in 2011.
A crash between a semi-truck and a Honda Accord blocked lanes for more than an hour Friday morning.
Eric Andrew Naposki, the former linebacker, was convicted of murder in July.
Laguna Niguel home was a semifinalist in Patch's national holiday decoration contest, but didn't make it to the next round.
State Supreme Court ruling means Seal Beach and other cities must shut down their redevelopment agencies. Opponents of the ruling urge the Legislature to revive the agencies.
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach area home was a semifinalist in Patch's national holiday decoration contest, but didn't make it to the next round.
Want to reduce your carbon footprint in 2012? Here are some ways to do it.
State Supreme Court action means cities must shut down their redevelopment agencies. Opponents of the decision urge the Legislature to intervene.
State Supreme Court ruling means San Clemente and other cities must shut down their redevelopment agencies. Opponents of the ruling urge the Legislature to revive the agencies.
Caltrans will shut off traffic in both directions at San Juan Creek Road.
Newport native Samantha Smith plays the Blue Beet tonight and opens for Dick Dale on Friday at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The singer-songwriter founded the Young Singers of Orange County during her senior year of high school.
The Seal Beach Victims Fund will accept its last donations Friday. The money will be distributed in January to the families of those killed at Salon Meritage.
Surfers are invited to memorialize the founder of Surfline on Sunday in Huntington Beach.
The nuke plant's onsite alarm system will be checked, and might be audible to people nearby.
Want to reduce your carbon footprint in 2012? Here are some ways to do it.
Consumer World issues a few tips for a smooth day of returns.
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City hall offices will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2.
Update: A 3-year-old girl is among his alleged victims. He didn't meet the children on the job, authorities say. Arraignment is set for Jan. 20.
Newly appointed Mayor Larry Kramer will hold regular business hours to meet the public and discuss issues and concerns.
